Accounts Payable Team Lead

Sbm Offshore; Porto; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SBM Offshore is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead in Porto, Portugal to supervise daily AP operations, mentor the team, and ensure accurate invoice processing and timely payments. You will partner with purchasing and finance to resolve discrepancies and improve processes, with English fluency required for stakeholder communication.

The role focuses on optimizing AP workflows, maintaining controls, and delivering reliable reporting to support cash flow planning and financial operations.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fluency in English is essential for communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• 3-5 years of accounts payable experience, with 1-2 years in a lead/supervisory role.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable team.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring workload distribution and deadlines.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to accounts payable staff to enhance skills and productivity.
• Review and approve invoices and payment batches processed by the team.
• Monitor payment terms and ensure timely payments.
• Collaborate with purchasing and procurement to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth transactions.
• Oversee reconciliation of accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare regular reports and analyses related to accounts payable activities (aging, cash flow forecasts, payment status).
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of accounts payable processes.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Fluency in English

Ferramentas

SAP

Oracle

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore's - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle-from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

• To lead and coordinate accounts payable team activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, resolving discrepancies, and optimizing payment processes to support financial operations and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable team.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring workload distribution and adherence to deadlines.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to accounts payable staff to enhance their skills and productivity.Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Review and approve invoices and payment batches processed by the team.
• Monitor payment terms and ensure payments are made within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with purchasing and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth transactions.Oversee the reconciliation of accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.Prepare regular reports and analyses related to accounts payable activities, such as aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and payment status updates.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness of accounts payable processes.Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the accounts payable function.
• Implement changes and best practices to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance accuracy.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.Fluency in English is essential for communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties

Experience

• Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory role within a finance team.Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise an accounts payable team, including assigning tasks, training team members, and monitoring performance.Proficiency in accounts payable processes, procedures, and systems. Experience in using accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for processing invoices, reconciliations, and payments.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships, resolving payment discrepancies, and ensuring adherence to payment terms and conditions.Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements within the accounts payable function.Effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with team members, cross-functional departments, and external vendors. Ability to resolve issues promptly and maintain a high level of accuracy in payments.

Functional Competencies

ComplianceInvoice managementP2P support process and vendor managementInnovation and Continuous improvementLearning and developmentDigital savvyBusiness AcumenRisk and Internal controlExternal benchmarkMaster Data Set-up and Interface